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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,827.20, 1,108,240.80 and 265,560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,827.20, 1,108,240.80 and 265,560.40 is: 398,340.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,827.20 : 1,108,240.80 = 265,560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,827.20/1,108,240.80 = 265,560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,827.20x = 1,108,240.80 × 265,560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,827.20x = 294,304,870,144.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,304,870,144.32/738,827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,340.60

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